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Lower School Teachers' Aide

Nashville, TN 37221

Job Location:

Nashville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 July 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Lower School Teachers Aide

PHILOSOPHY

Nashville Christian School in partnership with parents strives to give honor and glory to God through Jesus Christ by educating students in a loving nurturing environment to be committed and productive Christian servants in all areas of this life and in preparation for eternity. We Nashville Christian School believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God that Jesus Christ is Gods son and that the Holy Spirit dwells in each of us. We believe that Christianity promotes high ideals develops strong character and holds the only promise for eternal life with God. Nashville Christian School established by members of the churches of Christ centers its entire program on Christian principles.

EXPECTATIONS

Act as a Christian professional who is respectful responsible and demonstrates Christs love while helping students realize and pursue their full potential spiritually intellectually physically and socially.
Exemplify the schools mission and vision to all stakeholders.
Have a relationship with the Lord that includes active membership in a local church. Accordingly every employee must be morally upright in public and personal life.
Support the core beliefs held by the school. Employees will lead in dress conduct and attitude.
Assist in the promotion of good public relations by addressing the needs of all stakeholders kindly patiently and efficiently.
Identify external marketing opportunities to promote NCS to prospective families
Maintain a positive online presence that represents NCS well
Identify branding opportunities across the campus
Understand and maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive information. This includes but is not limited to any student administrative and financial information.
Communicate and collaborate positively with administrators faculty staff volunteers parents and students.
Be detail-oriented well organized and self-motivated with the ability to work under tight deadlines and structure.

DESCRIPTION

The Lower School Teachers Aide is a support role that will support classroom learning student supervision and daily routines in a Christ-centered child-focused environment. The aide will work closely with the lead teachers to provide instructional and behavioral support to students and help maintain an organized engaging and safe classroom.

There is also an optional opportunity to work in the Aftercare Program from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM providing continued care and supervision for students in a relaxed play-based setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Classroom Support (7:15 AM 3:15 PM):

Assist the lead teachers with classroom preparation transitions and clean-up
Support individual and small-group instruction under teacher direction
Help monitor student behavior and provide positive guidance
Supervise students during recess lunch and other non-instructional times
Assist with classroom materials displays and organization
Grade student work
Take initiative for all tasks across the lower school from arrival duties lunch duties to administrative tasks
Reinforce routines and classroom expectations to foster a structured environment
Communicate professionally and compassionately with children parents and staff

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma required; some college and early childhood coursework preferred
Experience working with young children in a school or childcare setting
Patience flexibility and a heart for children
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to maintaining a Christ-like loving and respectful environment
Must pass background check and meet all school/employment requirements

SCHEDULE

This is the equivalent of a full-time exempt position which works Monday-Friday from 7:15 AM - 3:15 PM. Time-off shall coincide with the NCS teacher schedule with school holidays and a modified 10-week summer work schedule as determined by the Head of School.

COMPENSATION

NCS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for this position based on experience and qualifications. As an equal opportunity employer NCS hires without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

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